Building greener homes is more than a passing trend, it is becoming a cost effective way of life for many home builders. But, where do you start? Below are a few simple tips for building greener homes that are not just good for the environment, but can also save you money. Green home building also leads to 50-90% less waste than traditional hosue building.

1. Start by purchasing a Green house plan. The already made home plans are built to be eneregy effecient.

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Looking for a fun Green project for a rainy afternoon (or a bored, vacation-weary child)? Check out Instructables.com, where high-quality tutorials on a huge range of subjects are at your fingertips. The "green" category features hundreds of projects for people with many different types of skills and interests, using everyday recycled materials or otherwise helping to create a sustainable lifestyle. (To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on our homepage @ ... Read More

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Eco-friendly art combines two of the most wonderful things - eco-consciousness and creativity. That's why we'd like to point out that the 'Resurrected: Art of the Reclaimed Object' exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center will only be open for a few more days. If you live nearby or don't mind a bit of a journey, this is one exhibition you should see!

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A few weeks ago, the Green Connoisseur highlighted eco-designer Kelly LaPlante for her commitment to 'green design.' While Kelly and other designers do a wonderful job helping clients choose eco-friendly interior design elements that are stunning - you can do these things yourself as well.  (To see this full story and more, follow The Green Connoisseur Blog link on our homepage @ http://thegreenconnoisseur.com ... Read More

Getting ready to do a fabulous new look in your sitting room, kitchen or the whole house? Fashion conscious homes are important to many, but often times, designers are more about the 'new' things they can bring in rather than the things they can recycle. 

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